Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Andrae “Drae” Walsh founded HueMan Brand after a transformative journey to Ghana during the 2019 Year of Return. Inspired by the Akan principle of Sankofa—“go back and retrieve what was lost”—he began importing raw Shea Butter and traditional Black Soap to Canada. HueMan Brand promotes organic, chemical-free skincare rooted in ancestral knowledge, nourishing and protecting every hue of human skin.

How do you stay motivated?

Entrepreneurship isn’t about feeling motivated every day, it’s about staying committed to your vision. Some days are slow, some are challenging, but progress comes from consistency. I stay motivated by remembering why I started: to build something meaningful, create opportunities, and serve my community. Small wins matter, and every step forward brings the vision closer to reality. Stay focused, stay disciplined,

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I received $25,000, I would invest it into expanding the infrastructure of HueMan Brand to scale production of our natural skincare products made with authentic shea butter sourced from Ghana. The funding would support better equipment, packaging, and marketing while strengthening distribution channels to place HueMan Brand in major grocery, pharmacy, and beauty supply stores across Canada, making healthy skincare accessible to every hue of human skin.